Legally Speaking

‘Odd-Even Scheme’s Fate Depends on SC Reviews’ : Delhi Govt

09 Nov 2023 09:30 AM IST

The Delhi government on Wednesday that the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme in the national capital will depend on a review of its effectiveness by the Supreme Court and the issuance of an order. During a press conference, Environment Minister Gopal Rai stated that the city government would

Delhi HC Seeks Centre, Govt Stand On PIL To Distinguish Religion From Dharma

09 Nov 2023 09:29 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Centre and city government on a PIL seeking a direction to the authorities to use the “proper meaning” of the term “religion” and not use it as a synonym of “dharma” in the official documents. A bench headed by

SC Upholds Order on ‘Archakas’ Appointment in TN Temples

09 Nov 2023 09:28 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to vacate its September 25 order, which directed the Tamil Nadu government to maintain the existing conditions regarding the appointment of priests (‘archakas’) in temples following the ‘Agamic’ tradition in the state. A bench comprising Justices A S Bopanna and M M Sundresh prima

PMLA Case: ED Arrests Ex-Jammu and Kashmir Minister Lal Singh

09 Nov 2023 09:26 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Lal Singh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday. This occurred shortly after an anti-corruption court dismissed his anticipatory bail application related to a money laundering case. The federal agency had been investigating Lal Singh in connection with a case filed under the

Court takes cognizance of charge-sheet against Khakha, wife in minor’s rape case

09 Nov 2023 08:22 AM IST

Delhi’s Tis Hazari court on Wednesday took cognizance of the charge sheet filed against the Delhi government’s former Deputy director Premoday Khakha and his wife. They have been in custody for the alleged rape of a minor. Special Judge (POCSO) Richa Parihar took cognizance of the charge sheet. The copy

SC upholds order on priests’ appointment in TN temples

09 Nov 2023 08:14 AM IST

Stop ‘pick and choose’ approach: Top Court to Centre on judges appointments

08 Nov 2023 09:59 AM IST

The Top court on Tuesday raised its concerns over the Centre government’s pick and choose approach while appointing judges whose names were recommended by the collegium for appointment to higher judiciary. A bench of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia observed that “…We hope that a situation would not

Maharashtra Court Quashes Injunction Order On Demolition Of Dapoli Resort Linked To Sena (UBT) Leader Parab

08 Nov 2023 09:58 AM IST

A court in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri on Tuesday has quashed and set aside an injunction order on demolition of the Sai Resort at Dapoli in the district, owned by Sadanand Kadam, a close associate of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab. The district court at Khed in Ratnagiri stated in the

SC Asks TN Govt to Consider Permitting RSS Marches

08 Nov 2023 09:56 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Tamil Nadu government to consider permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct marches in various districts across the state on either November 19 or 26. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Dipankar Datta urged the state to make a decision

Muzaffarnagar Slapping Case: SC Asks UP Govt to Facilitate Victim Student’s Admission to Private School

08 Nov 2023 09:55 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to facilitate the admission of a student who had allegedly been slapped by his classmates at the direction of a teacher for failing to complete his homework in Muzaffarnagar district to a private school. The state’s education department informed a

‘Ration Scam’: Kolkata Court Extends TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick’s ED Custody Till Nov 13

08 Nov 2023 09:55 AM IST

A special court in Kolkata has recently extended West Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick’s custody by the ED till November 13. Earlier, the former state Food & Civil Supplies minister was arrested in connection with the alleged multi-crore ration scam in the state. Also, he was sent to ED custody

“Simple Touch Not Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act”: Delhi HC

08 Nov 2023 09:53 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently stated that, “A “simple touch” can’t be considered “manipulation” of a minor victim’s body so as to cause penetration and attract the offence of penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act.” Justice Amit Bansal stated “touch” was a separate offence under the POCSO Act